Gripper assembly

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1985-03-18

1987-02-24

Valenza, Joseph E.

Material or article handling

Load carried along a horizontal linear path

Having gripper means

414736, 414739, 901 39, 294106, 294902, 1984682, 269280, B65G 2500

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046454110

ABSTRACT:
A gripper assembly for incorporation in a programmable machine comprises a gripper having a peripheral portion defining a plurality of different shaped object-receiving recesses therein, a member for supporting the gripper, an arrangement for securing the gripper to the supporting member for rotation relative thereto, and apparatus responsive to an electrical signal for rotating the gripper relative to the supporting member. A programmable machine incorporating two such gripper assemblies is also disclosed.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3272347 (1966-09-01), Lemelson
patent: 3422967 (1969-01-01), Aron
patent: 4211123 (1980-07-01), Mack
patent: 4545723 (1985-10-01), Clark
IBM Tech. Disclosure Bulletin; vol. 20, No. 9; Feb. 1978; "Gripper", Ringer, Jr.

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